Trial Attorney (Tax Litigation Branch)

Agency: Offices, Boards and Divisions

Department: Department of Justice

Location: Location Negotiable After Selection

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Requirements: Attorneys in this position must be able to work independently to develop their cases factually and legally, and work collaboratively with the Internal Revenue Service, internal supervisors, and peers to present cases in the most effective manner. Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential. Interested applicants must possess a J.D., or equivalent, degree, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, and be an active member of the bar in good standing. To qualify at the GS-15 grade level, applicants must possess at least four (4) years of post-J.D. legal experience. This is not a remote position. Well-qualified candidates may be considered for placement at any Department duty location nationwide, subject to management approval and agency needs. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. Preferred qualifications In addition to the required qualifications listed above, the ideal candidate will have experience interpreting or applying provisions of the United States Internal Revenue Code, the United States Bankruptcy Code, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and/or the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, and related laws, rules, and regulations that arise in tax and bankruptcy cases, or other complex legal statutes, rules, and regulations. Additional desirable experience includes a demonstrated record of analyzing complex legal problems, developing litigation strategies, and superior trial practice skills; working with expert witnesses; managing or working as a member of a trial team; making oral arguments; and trial or evidentiary hearing experience. The ideal candidate will also have the ability to identify, distill, and explain complex issues, as well as experience working with document management software to review discovery productions (e.g., Relativity or Everlaw) and with trial organization and presentation

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